How To Fix R1462 - ID type &2 and ID number &3 do not exist for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 462

• Message text: ID type &2 and ID number &3 do not exist for business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1462 - ID type &2 and ID number &3 do not exist for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message R1462 indicates that there is an issue with the identification type and number associated with a business partner in the system. Specifically, the message states that the ID type and ID number do not exist for the specified business partner. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing ID Type/Number: The ID type (e.g., tax ID, social security number) and the corresponding ID number for the business partner are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ID type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be valid for the business partner category.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the ID type or number, leading to a mismatch.
  Business Partner Not Created: The business partner may not have been created properly, or the relevant identification data was not included during creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
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